Child Life Specialist, UCC ($5000 sign-on bonus)

Cook Children's Health Care System; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric care is seeking a compassionate Child Life Specialist to join their Urgent Care Center team. This role involves providing essential life experiences and emotional support to young patients and their families during challenging times. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child development and a passion for helping children cope with medical situations. With a focus on creating a nurturing atmosphere, you will work alongside a dedicated medical team to ensure each child's needs are met. This position offers a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in children's healthcare.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Completed internship in Child Life is required.
• Certified Child Life Specialist within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide family support and education to patients and families.
• Assist with coping and developmentally appropriate explanations.

Skills

Child Life Specialist

Child Development

Emotional Support

Family Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Child Life

Master's Degree in Child Life

Job description

Location:

Alliance Multi-specialty Clinic and Urgent Care Center

Department:

Child Life

Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Child Life Specialist will serve patients at our Urgent Care Center (UCC) where they will provide essential life experiences, family support & education to patients and families. Child Life specialists offer assistance with coping, developmentally appropriate explanations of diagnoses and treatments, emotional support, and opportunities for distraction and play making their time at the urgent care center feel more normal. Child life Specialists work with the medical team to ensure each child's needs are addressed in the most nurturing atmosphere possible. Must have completed an internship in Child Life to be considered.

Hours: Sun - Weds 12 pm - 10:30 pm

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (or) Master's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a closely related field.

• Requires Completion of an internship in child life.

• Previous experience working as a Child Life Specialist preferred.

• Certified Child Life Specialist (or eligible) within one year of hire.

• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS is required within 60 days of hire.

• $5000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Retirement Plan

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching

• 403(b) matching

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discounts

• Life insurance

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About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.